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† conˈtrival Obs.
Also -vall.
[f. as prec. + -al1; cf. OF. controvaille.]
= contrivance.
1602Warner Alb. Eng. Epit. (1612) 374 Goodwine..proposing a contriuall of the Crowne into his House. 1615R. Cleaver Expl. Prov. Ep. Ded., Albeit some might haue more benefit by so large a volume, yet more may haue some benefit by this compendious contrivall. 1647Ward Simp. Cobler (1843) 38, I am not without some contrivalls in my patching braines. |